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Buying an economy ticket and upgrading to business or first class is the most cost-effective option. Do it immediately after making your reservation, or watch for deals as your trip date approaches. Nearer to departure, the price of tickets in the premium cabin drops. Most of the airlines on this route allow easy upgrades, including Air France and Porter Airlines.

WestJet's flights come with a variety of helpful extras. For people unable to use the self-service kiosks, they offer in-person check-in help and expedited entry. There is a particular waiting room for passengers who have trouble moving around the airport, and they are checked on often to ensure that their needs are met. Escorts can accompany travelers to their gates at certain airports if they have a gate pass.

Log in to your profile, go to the benefits summary page for your mid-status, and next to the benefit you want to claim, click the button that says "Request a Bookable Upgrade." Alternatively, visiting the Manage Booking page can claim the Bookable Upgrade. All requests must be submitted through the online system at least three days before the scheduled departure of the aircraft.

On flights from Ottawa to Toronto, passengers with limited mobility are given considerable consideration. When passengers arrived at the airports, they made wheelchairs and wheelchair assistants available. Accessible parking, elevators, ramps, and telephone booths can be found at each airport terminal, allowing for more accessible communication with airport personnel if assistance is required.

Among airlines operating Ottawa to Toronto flights:

• WestJet: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Porter Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air Transat: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Ottawa and Toronto. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air Canada
• Porter Airlines
• WestJet

Flights from Ottawa to Toronto usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and may arrive at several airports in Toronto area, including Toronto Region of Waterloo Intl (YKF), Toronto Island (YTZ) and Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• WestJet: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Porter Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Ottawa to Toronto:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Direct fares average C$ 296 round-trip, compared to C$ 542 via a layover through Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 39–C$ 139 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Toronto pass through Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route. Other layover airports each see under 5%.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Ottawa to Toronto route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 297 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 332, a difference of C$ 35. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Ottawa to Toronto route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 48 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Ottawa to Toronto flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, Afternoon flights for 27%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Toronto are Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, and Union Station. These are among the most viewed places in Toronto on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Ottawa to Toronto:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:21 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:11 am.

The flight takes about 1h 11m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 61% above the route average of C$ 296. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Ottawa to Toronto takes 1h 11m, covering 560 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Ottawa to Toronto are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 148, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Based on prices from the last 5 days, flying between Ottawa and Toronto is around C$ 136 round-trip, with a flight time of about 1h 15m. Taking the train is much cheaper at around C$ 111 round-trip, with a trip time of about 4h 35m. The bus is similarly priced at around C$ 71 round-trip and takes about 5h 46m. Compared to flying, recent train and bus fares are roughly 33% lower. However, those options take about 3+ hours longer each way.

Since Toronto is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) – daily rates from around C$ 12:

• Ace
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• City Car & Truck Rental
• Zoom Rent A Car
• Hertz

Near Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) – daily rates from around C$ 18:

• Hertz
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• National
• Advance Car And Truck Rental
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Ottawa to Toronto range from C$ 206 to C$ 443, with an average of C$ 296 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 206 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Ottawa to Toronto flights:

• • WestJet
• • Air Canada